Explore Director of Mobile Engineering opportunities for experienced technology leaders who shape mobile product strategy and guide teams building high-quality iOS and Android applications. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior roles aligned with your experience and career goals.
Directors of Mobile Engineering lead the people, platforms, and practices behind an organization’s mobile products. They partner with product, design, security, and business leaders to set technical direction, deliver reliable app experiences, and connect engineering work to customer and company priorities. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee native or cross-platform development, mobile infrastructure, release operations, and engineering standards.
Employers often seek a strong background in software engineering and mobile application development, along with experience managing and developing engineering teams. Relevant strengths can include iOS and Android ecosystems, architecture and system design, cloud services and APIs, application security, quality engineering, and performance optimization. Strategic communication, hiring, roadmap planning, and cross-functional leadership are also essential.
Director-level mobile engineering roles are available across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and other industries investing in mobile experiences. Scope and compensation vary by employer, location, team size, and responsibilities. Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and compare roles based on their technical focus, leadership expectations, and organizational impact.
Use Ladders to search senior mobile engineering openings and identify roles suited to your leadership experience. Review job requirements, assess the mobile platforms and teams you would lead, and explore opportunities where you can influence product quality, engineering culture, and long-term technical strategy.
$120K - $145K *
Elevate the payroll and integrations product vision, driving initiatives across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while enhancing customer ex...
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$120K - $145K *
Manage the product vision for payroll and integrations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives, enhance customer experi...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by leading payroll and integrations, ensuring accuracy across Canada and the US. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive product vision and enhance customer experiences in a dynam...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform payroll and integrations by leading product vision across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving innovative solutions that...
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$279K *
Lead the charge in building RACER's commercial hydrometallurgical facilities, overseeing engineering execution from pilot to scale. Collaborate with senior leadership and engineering teams, ensuring t...
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Director, Software Engineering - Residential
$142K - $241K *
Lead the charge in modernizing residential software applications, overseeing a diverse team of engineers and managers. Drive architectural decisions, enhance delivery practices, and cultivate a collab...
2 weeks ago
Android XR Application Compatibility AI Technical Lead
$174K - $252K *
Transform the future of technology by developing innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences across AI and XR platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and...
3 weeks ago
Director, Technical Program Management - Ads Foundations, Supply & Decisioning
$500K+*
Lead the charge in shaping the future of Technical Program Management by empowering a high-performing team to drive strategic initiatives across complex Ads domains, ensuring alignment, collaboration...
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Senior Technical Program Manager, Equipment Engineering
$140K - $160K *
Pioneer the end-to-end development of custom automated manufacturing tools, ensuring project alignment across teams, managing vendor relationships, and mitigating risks to meet delivery milestones and...
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$160K - $190K *
Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team through complex financial landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally to make strategic decisions while driving technical credibility and team perfor...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's transforming financial technology by leading engineering in complex environments. You'll drive cross-functional collaboration, deepen technical expertise with AI, and develop high-p...
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Product Manager II, Android Adaptive Apps
$163K - $236K *
Lead product strategy and developer experience for adaptive apps across large screens. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive initiatives that enhance app compatibility and user experiences in the ev...
1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading mobile app development, shaping user experiences, and driving technical direction in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Integrity)
$243K - $364K *
Transform the campaign-creation experience as a Senior Software Engineering Manager, leading a dynamic team to enhance our fundraising tools. Drive innovation with hands-on leadership, focusing on qua...
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Director, Software Development
$210K - $283K *
Take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for a mission-critical emergency notification platform, leading global engineering teams to ensure scalability, security, and innovation in so...
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Senior Director, Software Product Management and Product Engineering
$261K - $304K *
Reimagine software product management by leading cross-functional teams to develop and scale innovative oncology and prenatal platforms, driving AI-first strategies to enhance customer experiences and...
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Director, Technical Program Management
$180K - $225K *
Elevate your career by leading technical program management efforts, driving customer engagement, and aligning packaging strategies to ensure product success in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with...
2 days ago
Director of Software Engineering, Analytics
$180K - $225K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on transforming satellite imagery into actionable insights. Drive innovation in analytics for defense and commercial applications whil...
2 weeks ago
Director of Software Engineering, Analytics
$180K - $225K *
Lead the charge in building and scaling a high-performing engineering team focused on advanced analytics from satellite imagery, driving innovation in both classified and unclassified environments whi...
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$136K - $246K *
Lead the charge in mobile app development, guiding a talented team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance user experience and optimize performance while aligning with business goals and fosterin...
1 week ago
$136K - $246K *
Lead and mentor mobile app development teams to deliver innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape technical strategy, optimize performance, and ensure high-qua...
1 week ago
$136K - $246K *
Accelerate your career by leading mobile app development teams, optimizing performance, and delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape technical strat...
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Engineering Manager, Lyft Business
$176K - $220K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on enhancing business travel solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives, foster team growth, and ensure...
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$180K - $220K *
Empower a dynamic team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful tech solutions, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance pediatric healthcare for children with special ne...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director Software Engineering
$159K - $273K *
Transform your career by leading a large-scale engineering organization focused on modernizing financial platforms for healthcare. Drive innovation, strategy, and operational excellence while collabor...
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What does a Director of Mobile Engineering do?
A Director of Mobile Engineering sets technical direction for mobile products and leads engineering teams responsible for building, maintaining, and improving mobile applications. The role commonly involves architecture, delivery, talent development, and collaboration with product, design, and business partners.
What qualifications are typically required for Director of Mobile Engineering jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for extensive software engineering experience, mobile development expertise, and a track record leading engineering teams. Knowledge of iOS or Android development, system architecture, security, and reliable release practices can be valuable.
How much do Director of Mobile Engineering jobs pay?
Compensation depends on the employer, location, industry, and scope of the position. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for specific salary information.
Where can I find Director of Mobile Engineering jobs?
You can explore Director of Mobile Engineering openings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.